Bookmarkable URLToilet services were an integral part of the levée (French) or lever (German), the elaborate morning ritual at which wealthy members of society received favoured guests. The German city of Augsburg became the leading centre of their production in the eighteenth century. Although the original owner of this service is unknown, it is one of the finest to survive, decorated in the full-blown German 'rokoko' style. It contains fifty five pieces for both the toilet and the breakfast meal, but would have had some additional porcelain items now missing. Among the toilet items are the mirror, candlesticks and snuffers as well as various boxes and bottles. The breakfast items include coffee and tea pots, a hot-milk jug and an individual setting with knife, fork and spoon.